Non-renewable resources Flashcards
1
Q
What is a non-renewable resource
A
something that will run out and cannot be reused
2
Q
Examples of non-renewable resources
A
Nuclear fuels and fossil fuels
3
Q
Uses of nuclear fuels
A
used in spacecraft
4
Q
Uses of fossil fuels
A
Generating electricity
Heating
Vehicles
5
Q
What can burning fossil fuels cause
A
CO2 emissions, contributing to climate change
6
Q
What do nuclear power stations do
A
Produce radioactive waste, expensive to dispose safely
